The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-09-17
owRY AT HOLLY SPRINGS

Rob't Lowry addressed a large
citizens-including many ladies
blly Springs on last Saturday. A
ondent of the Memphis Appeal,
from Holly Springs, says:
introduction Of Gov. Lowry to
lience, by Judge Watson, was one
most beautiful, tasteful and touch
ngs that has ever been heard IN
1rt house. In the space OF a lew
s he portrayed the character OF
Lowry. and recited his public his.
rom the time he entered the field
Confederate soldier down to the
4. In such a manner as only the
Id mind of that grand old man can
ID which brought rounds OF ap-
from the audience. Gov. Lowry
ed the fact that he was deeply
d by the kind and generous re-
of Judge Watson and the cordial
bg Of the people, and made grace
nowledgment OF the same, saying
e was amply paid for his trip to
Springs by the introduction he
eceiyed at the hands of our own
ed and venerable citizen"
Lowry then discussed the politi..
hancial, industrial and educational
sts OF the State. He affirmed that
|sippi is in a better political con-
than it has been since the enfran'
oent of the colored people, there
dissensions in only about four
les in the State, and such differen-
Sing between rival factions of the
3cratic party. 49,. =,
bn the financial condition of the
Inc produced facts and figures show
Se true state of this matter so plain
klean as to satisfy the audience Of
correctness, .,
|the conclusion OF Gov. Lowry's able
satisfactory speech, the following
btions were read and offered by the
R. S. Stith, seconded by severa
bmen, and unanimously adopted:
hEREAs, We hail with pleasure the ap
bee Of Gov. Lowry among US, anu i,avt ~
6d with deep interest to his able ana IN
I've address; therefore,
Sor,,ed. That the Democracy OF Marsnal
have honored Gov. Lowry IN the pas,
npright and worthy citizen In the Walks
Eate life: as the brave soldier who wen
rescue of his country when grim-vl.
war presented his wrinkled 'front.', anC
Nj his devotion on many bloOd-sta1ne ed
fields. and followed the flag Of his be-
South until 1t went down in darkness
History had written in sorrow upon lts
|"The Lost Cause;" as the unfiinchlne
Il who, after the surrender, and IN the
iays OF reconstruction, when the stout
AVIS uuailed amid the general disaster
SOrrupt minions were depressing anG
hg our people under the shadow anG
tion Of a powerful and hostile Federa!
histration, again buckled on MS arInol
intered the unequal contest Tor hones
rmens. and In defense OF the rights Q
ople, and never abandoned the struggle
ma democracy, that IS, the people, Wer'
phant, and the adventures and carpe
n were driven from our State. We fai
wherein he has banished the laurels HI
bretofore won or dimmed the luster o
Iliiant record. We therefore wish hert
kerate and emphasize our confidence II
idmiration of his itegrity, his heroism
Sility, his patriotism and his fidelity ast
servant to every public trust, and II
Eating HIM we feel that we Vindicate In'
Scratic party and the State of Mississippi
censure. And as an earnes
h conference in Gov. Lowry's faithful
I'VE invite most rigid AMI searching IN
tation by our next Legislature into tn
|nistration of every department OF GU
government, thai the truth may b
n and full Justice done to all"